LIVE BLOG16 Jun 2026 | 09:09:31 AM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Indian equity markets extended their gains, tracking strength across global markets as investors cheered a formal US–Iran ceasefire framework and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: From a technical perspective, analysts view the 24,000 level as a key near-term resistance zone. A decisive breakout above this mark could reinforce bullish sentiment and potentially drive the index towards the 24,200–24,400 range.1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Vedanta demerger unlocks 20% value; Aluminium arm becomes most valuableThe Vedanta group unlocked nearly 20% value across its five listed entities, despite the shares of its four newly demerged companies surrendering early gains and ending their stock market debut in the red. The value creation highlights investor optimism around the restructuring, even as debut-day trading remained volatile.Bonds Market Updates | BOJ raises short-term interest rate target to 1% from 0.75%, rates hiked to highest level since 1995Japan’s central bank raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest level in more than three decades, in line with economists’ expectations in a Reuters poll, as it stepped up the policy normalization cycle that began in 2024.The move marks the BOJ’s first rate increase since December, when it lifted the benchmark rate to 0.75%.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has permitted all foreign individual investors to directly purchase shares of domestically listed companies, broadening market access beyond Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). The move implements a key budget proposal and is aimed at attracting a wider pool of global investors to Indian equities.Forex Updates | Rupee upswing may slow with Iran peace deal facing market testThe Indian rupee's upward momentum, which has lifted ​it to a one-month ​high, is likely to stall on Tuesday with markets ​assessing the durability of the Iran peace deal and whether the dip in oil prices will be sustained.The rupee is expected to open largely flat against the ‌U.S. dollar after ⁠climbing ⁠0.42% on Monday to 94.71. The currency has rallied 1.1% over the last ​two sessions to 94.4525, buoyed by a slide in crude oil prices following ​the Iran-U.S. peace deal."It's fairly straightforward from here: if the drop in oil holds up, there is room for a move to 93.50 ​to 94," a currency trader at a bank ⁠said."If the ‌drop proves temporary, then it's back to the ​rupee being under ​pressure. I am inclined to think that this ⁠possibility should not be ruled out in the midst ​of the current news flow."Brent crude on Monday ​dropped to $82.40, the lowest level in more than three months. The key question for the outlook of the rupee and other emerging market currencies is whether this decline in oil prices will hold, which in turn will largely depend on the durability of the ‌U.S.-Iran peace deal.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sebi plans buyback via SEs again, easier MF borrowing rulesSebi is expected to approve a significant overhaul of the share buyback framework at its June 19 board meeting, including the possible reintroduction of the stock exchange route for buybacks. The regulator is also likely to remove the existing requirement for companies to appoint merchant bankers for such transactions, simplifying the repurchase process.Bonds Market Updates | India bonds seen rangebound as focus shifts to US-Iran deal details Indian government bonds are likely to trade in ​a narrow range on Tuesday, ​as markets await details of the preliminary peace deal between ​the U.S. and Iran and assess fresh debt supply from Indian states.The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 note is likely to move between 6.85% and 6.89%, according to ‌a private bank ⁠trader. ⁠It closed at 6.8704% on Monday, its lowest closing level since March 24.Yields move inversely ​to bond prices."It was just a matter of when the peace deal would come through, and ​it will definitely add to the positive momentum that has built up since the central bank's policy decision," the trader said.On Monday, crude prices dropped nearly 5% ⁠to their lowest close since March 4, after U.S. ​President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding was signed ​to end the war and reopen the strait, a key passage for one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply.Foreign ​investors have injected over $1.75 ⁠billion into domestic bonds over the last seven sessions since the RBI announced measures to attract dollar inflows earlier this month.Meanwhile, Indian states will aim to raise ​216 billion rupees ($2.28 billion) through bond sales later in the day.India's overnight index swap rates may also see limited moves after recent declines.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Schneider shares hit upper circuit on parent co's AI dealShares of Schneider Electric Infrastructure hit their 10% upper circuit after its French parent, Schneider Electric, announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology Group, to provide solutions that help customers build and operate artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: M-Cap of Vedanta's split cos jumps 67% to Rs 3.5 lakh croreVedanta’s demerger has unlocked substantial value for shareholders, with the combined market capitalisation of the parent company and its four newly listed entities surging to ₹3.5 lakh crore on their market debut. The valuation is nearly 67% higher than the undivided company's one-year average market capitalisation of ₹2.1 lakh crore, highlighting the significant wealth creation resulting from the restructuring.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran peace dealGold prices were little changed on Tuesday after climbing to a more than one-week high in the previous session, as investors remained on the sidelines awaiting greater clarity on the proposed U.S.–Iran peace agreement. Market participants are closely watching developments in the negotiations, with uncertainty over the final terms of the deal keeping bullion prices largely range-bound.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Dollar sways near 10-day lows as attention turns to BOJ and RBAThe U.S. dollar hovered near a 10-day low on Tuesday as a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East boosted investor appetite for riskier assets. Market focus has now shifted to upcoming central bank meetings in Japan and Australia, with traders assessing whether the peace deal has arrived too late to meaningfully ease near-term inflation pressures.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Oil Price Today (June 16): Crude oil rebounds after 5% plunge as traders await US-Iran peace deal details. Where are prices headed?Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors assessed lingering uncertainties surrounding a preliminary U.S.–Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns that crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz may take longer than expected to return to normal, limiting the decline in oil prices.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks in news: HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, SBI, 6 other stocks in focus on June 16Indian equity markets kicked off the week on a strong note, with benchmark indices extending their gains amid improving global sentiment. Optimism over an Iran–US peace framework, easing crude oil prices, and supportive international cues boosted investor confidence, helping the Sensex and Nifty climb nearly 1% each.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Global Market Today: Asian markets temper Iran deal optimism, BOJ decision in viewAsian stocks edged higher on Tuesday, building on the previous session’s gains after reports of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran boosted investor sentiment. Market participants also shifted their attention to a busy week of central bank meetings, with the Bank of Japan widely expected to announce an interest rate hike.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 4.50 points, or 0.02 per cent, at 23,935, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a muted start on Tuesday.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian equities began the week on a firm footing, with bulls taking charge on Dalal Street as optimism surrounding an Iran-US peace framework, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, and improving global risk sentiment propelled the Sensex and Nifty nearly 1% higher on Monday. The rally mirrored strong gains across major global markets as investors welcomed easing geopolitical tensions and lower energy costs.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty on MondayThe benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Sensex rallying 736 points to settle at 76,264 and the Nifty climbing 231 points to close near 23,854 after briefly reclaiming the 24,000 mark during intraday trade. The market surge boosted investor wealth significantly, adding more than ₹8 lakh crore to the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, which rose above the ₹470 lakh crore milestone.